Through learning these practices across the study, teens decreased in suicidal ideation from before to after taking MSC-T, ...

This post is part two of a two-part series. Kristin Neff, PhD, is an associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is the author of Self-Compassion: The ...

Self-compassion is the ongoing practice of relating to yourself kindly and fairly. It is especially helpful during times of stress and suffering. Self-compassion is not kicking yourself when you’re ...

Cultivating self-compassion can actually help you cope better with life’s struggles. By Christina Caron If a friend is struggling with a big challenge or feels defeated, it’s usually our first ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Feeling burned out? Join Dr. Kristen Neff as she guides us through a calming practice to bring kindness and support to ourselves during tough times. Dr ...

The positive effects of self-compassion have been extensively researched. In brief: It promotes self-understanding, enhances perspective-taking, reduces rumination, increases cognitive flexibility, ...